Some days you just need to go somewhere peaceful to escape the stress of everyday life. If you’re having one of those days, consider this amazing trail in Fayette county.
The 6 mile gravel trail travels on a 4 percent grade through the lower New River Gorge, along scenic streams and through the remains of the town of Nuttallburg.
New River WV Directions- Winona Trailhead: From US-19, turn onto Lansing-Edmond Road (CR-5) just north of the Canyon Rim Visitor Center. Follow six miles to Winona. Turn right onto Keeney’s Creek Road (CR-85/2) and proceed two miles. The trailhead begins at the dirt road junction just after the second bridge. Limited roadside parking is available.
Nuttalburg Trailhead: Follow directions outlined for the Winona Trailhead, but proceed another 1.5 miles to the marked trailhead on the right. Limited roadside parking is available.
The trail runs beside Keeney’s Creek and Short Creek.
As the creeks descend into the gorge, they form waterfalls.
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The trail passes under an old mine conveyor.
WikiMedia Commons/Brian M. Powell This was the town and mining site of Nuttallburg, WV, which is now abandoned. More mine equipment and the remains of the town can be seen further into the forest.
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New River WV
Directions- Winona Trailhead: From US-19, turn onto Lansing-Edmond Road (CR-5) just north of the Canyon Rim Visitor Center. Follow six miles to Winona. Turn right onto Keeney’s Creek Road (CR-85/2) and proceed two miles. The trailhead begins at the dirt road junction just after the second bridge. Limited roadside parking is available.
Nuttalburg Trailhead: Follow directions outlined for the Winona Trailhead, but proceed another 1.5 miles to the marked trailhead on the right. Limited roadside parking is available.
Flickr/Sennis Church
WikiMedia Commons/Brian M. Powell
This was the town and mining site of Nuttallburg, WV, which is now abandoned. More mine equipment and the remains of the town can be seen further into the forest.
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